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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.04, 3,498.08 and 1,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.04, 3,498.08 and 1,357.52 is: 2,036.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.04 : 3,498.08 = 1,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.04/3,498.08 = 1,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.04x = 3,498.08 × 1,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.04x = 4,748,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,689.28/2,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.29

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